SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Hot, dry and windy conditions continue to spark wildfires in the
South Dakota.
A blaze on the Todd County-Tripp County line in South Dakota has grown to about 20,000
acres. A fire burned about 650 acres of sunflowers and corn in Sully County on Wednesday.
Two Yankton firefighters were injured fighting a field fire in Nebraska's Cedar County.
They were reported in good condition after receiving medical attention.
A Kennebec firefighter suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns battling a blaze in
Lyman County.
The National Weather Service says a "red flag" fire danger warning remains in effect for
much of the Dakotas.
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